What is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy?
Oxygen is the most important nutrient our tissues need to function; it is essential to every cell in our body. The air we breathe is 21% oxygen and 79% nitrogen. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) utilizes oxygen in a pressurized environment. This increased pressure allows your body to absorb higher concentrations of oxygen improving cellular functions. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is an excellent adjunct therapy to complement and enhance the healing process in both chronic and acute conditions.
The benefits of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
- Increased energy
- Reduces pain and swelling
- Boosts collagen production
- Promotes tissue repair and wound healing
- Reduces the effects of harmful bacteria and toxins
Conditions that may benefit from Hyperbaric
Current off-label uses:
- Dementia / Alzheimer’s
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Lyme Disease
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Neuropathy
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Autism
- Hearing loss
- Post stroke
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Post surgical healing
What to expect with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy?
During pressurization, you may feel like your ears need to pop, much like being on an airplane. You will be guided through techniques to help you alleviate the pressure. The pressurization phase takes approximately 5-10 minutes. During the next 60 minutes, you may watch a video, read a book or relax and take a nap. As the chamber depressurizes, you may notice crackling in the ears. Following your dive, you may experience less pain and improved sleep. The overall results vary depending on the underlying condition and the amount of consecutive sessions that have been completed.
How to prepare for your visit?
Following the completion of your medical history, diet log and current symptoms through our EMR portal, patients must also include the previous two years of medical testing including all labs, diagnostic studies such as ultrasound, thermography, and bone scans if applicable. Your initial consultation will include an extensive history, including family history and physical examination. Risks and benefits of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy will be discussed and whether the therapy is appropriate will be determined at this time.